Elton John and David Furnish will join Demi Lovato, Olly Alexander and more as hosts of YouTube Pride 2021.
Chris PizzeloElton John and David Furnish have been added to the list of co-hosts for YouTube’s virtual Pride celebration, taking place on June 25th at 3 p.m. EST/12 p.m. PST.
John and Furnish join an already packed lineup of YouTube Pride 2021 hosts, each of whom will helm their own pride parties on their respective YouTube channels during the multi-hour event. The other hosts include Demi Lovato, Olly Alexander with Mawaan Rizwan, Trixie Mattel, and Daniel Howell.
Each YouTube Pride 2021 party will feature its own mix of musical performances, giving challenges, and special guests. The lineup of special guests currently includes Gigi Gorgeous, Elle of the Mills, Denali Foxx, Kim Chi, KingOfReads, Monét X Change, Jackson Bird, Jade Fox, Alannized, PatrickStarr, Munroe Bergdorf, Peppermint, the Fitness Marshall, and Tyler Oakley.
Throughout the event, viewers will be encouraged to donate to several organizations, including the Elton John AIDS Foundation, the Trevor Project, and AKT. Fans are also being encouraged to participate in a “call to action” by uploading videos in which they share their own pride stories ask the hosts questions. Those clips can be submitted to a microsite set up by the show’s producers at JA Films.
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NBA YoungBoy has faced several hardships in recent years. Along with serving time behind bars, the rapper has also dealt with mental health challenges linked to the painful experiences in his life.
His music has often given listeners insight into that pain. During a recent appearance with Funny Marco on Open Thoughts, YoungBoy opened up even further about what he has been going through.
During the conversation, YoungBoy revealed that he no longer plans to live in the United States. He confirmed that he currently resides in South Korea. Although he did not share why he chose that country, his comments suggest he is ready to leave his life in America behind.
Funny Marco asked YoungBoy whether he might ever move back to the United States. The rapper responded with “never in life,” though he admitted that he could return for a visit someday.
Before relocating, YoungBoy lived on a ranch in Utah, where local residents had gradually started becoming more comfortable with him. His new home in South Korea now places him in a completely different cultural environment.
Adjusting to such a major change may not be easy, but YoungBoy has shown his strength and appears confident about where he wants to live. After experiencing so much pain in the United States, he seemingly feels more comfortable keeping his distance.
The move also comes as he deals with serious health concerns involving his heart. The condition remains an ongoing concern, and we hope the artist receives the support he needs as he continues facing this difficult medical situation.
